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I just picked up a new 2012 X3 35i M Sport (yes it's brand new, 35 miles) which has the Brushed Aluminum trim on the doors, instrument panel and center console.

I know it's a long shot, but is there anyone out there who has the Fineline Wave or Fineline Siena trim who wants to trade for my Brushed Aluminum? I can order the wood trim pieces but they are pricey.

I'd prefer the Siena but would consider the Wave.

You would have to have the SPORT automatic transmission as comes with the M Sport in order for the center console piece to be compatible with mine. The other 5 pieces are the same for all F25 models. If you have the non-sport transmission, we could still trade the door and instrument panel pieces and would need to buy only the correct center console piece.

I also have brushed aluminum and would love to trade for wood trim. However, I heard the trim pieces on the door aren't trivial to remove. I didn't confirm, but they aren't pop in/pop out, but rather screwed in from the opposite side so you'll need to remove all 4 door panels to remove the 4 pieces of trim. Can anyone confirm this?

I finally received a quote from BMW of Dallas- they priced the trim components separately at around $1000 total and another $700 for labor which seemed highly excessive! I'll try the guy recommended in Dallas for labor but I'm curious how deed ward got the $770 quote- was it as a package? Do you have the part number(s). Thx.

I got my prices from Passport BMW in MD. I have ordered from them before and they provide great service and good prices as far as I can tell. The parts were priced individually. The prices from GETBMWPARTS.COM are very similar, some higher, some lower and total about $20 less.

I finally received a quote from BMW of Dallas- they priced the trim components separately at around $1000 total and another $700 for labor which seemed highly excessive! I'll try the guy recommended in Dallas for labor but I'm curious how deed ward got the $770 quote- was it as a package? Do you have the part number(s). Thx.

I'd check with Joe. He may be able to get them cheaper...but, you'll have to pay for tax and maybe shipping.